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Enjoy Live Music In The Great Outdoors Throughout the summer months Loudoun comes out at night—and the variety of outdoor concert venues this summer provide ample chances to listen to some good, familyfriendly music, with a picnic or a cool drink in your hand. While the Board of Supervisors took away funding for the Bluemont Concert Series in the new fiscal year, the music is returning to its traditional home in downtown Leesburg’s Courthouse Square this summer. Over the past few years, the concert series has been held nearby at Dodona Manor. Bluemont Concerts will be held Sunday nights at 7 p.m. in Leesburg and Saturdays at 7 p.m. in Middleburg. The Leesburg series will be held on the courthouse lawn, and the Middleburg series will be held at the community center ball field. Admission is $5 and $2 for children younger than 12. Go to www. bluemont.org for more information. The schedule is as follows: LEESBURG July 1, Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra (big band jazz) July 8, The Flaming Shillelaghs (traditional Irish dance) July 15, The Hot Seats (string band) July 22, The Taters (variety) July 29, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (steel band)
MIDDLEBURG July 7, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie (bluegrass) July 14, Mary Ann Redmond (rhythm and blues) July 21, Jimmy Gadreau and Moondi Klein (bluegrass) July 28, Daryl Davis (rhythm and blues band) There are many more opportunities to take in outdoor music, as concert series are being presented throughout the county this summer. The following is a list of some of the music series, along with their individual rules and policies: SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BRAMBLETON TOWN CENTER Enjoy free concerts on the lawn every other Thursday evening. Shows are from 6:30-9:30 p.m., unless indicated below. Pick up dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, or bring a picnic dinner. Wine and beer only are allowed at the concerts, but IDs will be checked at the entrance and coolers will be inspected. Go to www.brambleton.com for more information. July 5, Jah Works (reggae) July 19, Kelly Bell Band (blues/funk) Aug. 2, Darrell Hawkins (acoustic rock) Aug. 16, The Reflex (‘80s covers) Aug. 25, Pat Sommers’ Rock Shop Concert 7:30-9:30
ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN LEESBURG’S TOWN GREEN Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets to this free concert series 7-9 p.m. Saturdays. No smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets. Visit www.acousticonthegreen.com for details. June 23, Naked Blue June 30, Native Run July 14, Cal Everett July 21, Prescott Engle July 28, Michael Sheppard Aug. 4, Gary Smallwood Aug. 11, Don Chapman Aug. 18, Robbie Limon Aug. 25, Jennifer Daniels SOUNDS OF SUMMER LANSDOWNE RESORT Come early to get a seat at these first-come, first-served shows on the patio of the Lansdowne Resort. The concerts will take place 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Specialty drinks and fine foods are available for purchase; no outside drinks or food is allowed. For more information, go to www.lansdowneresort.com. June 30, Southern Persuasion (country) July 6, The Monster Band (rock) July 13, Jah Works (reggae) July 20, Abbey Road (Beatles tribute) July 27, Gonzo’s Nose (‘80s, ‘90s covers) August 3, Crowded Streets (Dave Matthews
tribute) August 10, The Reflex (‘80s covers) August 17, Sharon Thomas Experience (jazz) August 24, Jack Diamond–Jim Steed Band (‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s covers) BROADLANDS LIVE HILLSIDE PARK, BROADLANDS Now in its ninth year, Broadlands Live is back for some family fun two more Fridays this summer. The shows are from 5:30-9:30 p.m., unless noted below, rain or shine. There will be concessions for sale so attendees should bring their appetite. Those over the age of 21 may bring beer to the event, but no glass bottles are allowed and it must be consumed in the designated area. Pets are not allowed. July 13, Lightspeed Rescue 5:30-6:30 and Junkfood 7-9:30 Aug. 10, Pebble to Pearl LANSDOWNE LIVE! LANSDOWNE TOWN CENTER GREEN Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy free local music Friday evenings. The shows, which run 7-9 p.m., will be preceded each time by music offerings from Bach2Rock Student Bands. June 22, T’Akila Jones (party rock) July 13, The Larry Thomas Project (R&B, rock) Aug. 10, Yoko Says No (rock/country/variety)
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